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Mary replied to the topic In An Emergency, Let Them Know You Have LEMS in the forum Living With LEMS 1 month ago
I requested mine today. Thank you! I had to go to ER with weakness and it was hard to get the information out to people. This will be beneficial if it happens again in the future to me.
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Mary replied to the topic Speaking, Swallowing, and the "LEMS Voice" in the forum Living With LEMS 1 month ago
I experience all you state. I couldnt swallow properly before diagnosis. My weight went down to 99lbs. Once i got on Firdapse the feeding tube came out and i can eat all day. I have gained 30lbs.
My voice still comes and goes. The best time to talk is between doses. I use Biotene for dry mouth during the night. Dry mouth is aggrevating. I feel it…[Read more] -
Mary replied to the topic New on LEMS forum page! in the forum General Questions and Topics 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Im curious too. I have had back injection pain under anesthesia for several years. I have an appointment with pain clinic. I have had horrible pain in my lower back. I know that there can be lower back and hip pain being i take Firdapst but i think it is beyond that being i had back pain for several years prior. It may have aggrevated it. I need…[Read more]
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Mary replied to the topic Dry mouth from Firdapse in the forum General Questions and Topics 3 months ago
Thank you so much for the information. I’ll certainly try your suggestions
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Mary started the topic Dry mouth from Firdapse in the forum General Questions and Topics 3 months ago
I cant sleep through the night due to horrible dry mouth from Firdapse. What can you suggest to radicate this. Every 30 minutes i have to take a gulp of water and you know what that causes by morning?
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Mary replied to the topic Gluten-Free Diet for LEMS, Pt. 1, Why GF? in the forum Living With LEMS 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Im looking forward to Part2. I have to be on that diet and with weak muscles I havent been able to lift a pan until the Firdapse really kicked in. Im getting better but still ordering GF frozen meal very few choises are available. Thank you for sharing!
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Mary replied to the topic Self care for caregivers (and us too) in the forum Living With LEMS 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Going for ride looking at all the trees turning bright yellow, orange and red. It flls my heart full of joy
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Mary replied to the topic Swallowing Problems with LEMS and MG in the forum General Questions and Topics 8 months ago
I walked down the same road. I lost alot of weight not wanting to risk blockage. It got out of control. I ended up with a feeding tube. Im able to swallow better now with treatment. Jumping on this issue right away is really smart.
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Mary replied to the topic The Stress When Your Med Supply Is An Issue (Ruzurgi) in the forum Amifampridine (Firdapse and Ruzurgi) 8 months ago
That does make me nervous. My insurance company pays a huge amount each month for Firdapse. Im afraid that wont last long either.
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Mary replied to the topic Will you be getting a third COVID-19 booster shot? in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and LEMS 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Yes I did. I only had a sore arm. There wasnt after effect
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Mary replied to the topic Will you be getting a third COVID-19 booster shot? in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and LEMS 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I received my booster. No side effects. Of coarse arm hurt overnight.
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Mary replied to the topic Neurologist Visit – “You Look Great!” Pt. 2 in the forum General Questions and Topics 8 months, 4 weeks ago
I have gone through everything you just said. It is frustrating. Because you look good for your 15min it doesnt tell it 2 days to prepare for it. It seems that professionals i have gone to seem only what to address basic health issues. If the issue is deeper and more complicated i have to do my own research. He will do what i read but to give me…[Read more]
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Mary replied to the topic Will you be getting a third COVID-19 booster shot? in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and LEMS 9 months, 1 week ago
Yes i will get the booster. Im waiting a little while to hear from other people and their reactions.
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Mary replied to the topic FIRDAPSE side effects: Does everyone experience them? in the forum Amifampridine (Firdapse and Ruzurgi) 10 months, 1 week ago
It was my fault. I wanted to confirm that my insurance would pay for last month. It took too long. I’ll be on that faster this month
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Mary replied to the topic FIRDAPSE side effects: Does everyone experience them? in the forum Amifampridine (Firdapse and Ruzurgi) 10 months, 1 week ago
I forgot to mention. I went without Firdapst for 2 days and went back to original symptoms not able to lift my arms and legs being weak and loosing my voice. Have extreme pain.
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Mary replied to the topic FIRDAPSE side effects: Does everyone experience them? in the forum Amifampridine (Firdapse and Ruzurgi) 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I was down for 2hrs. My whole face went numb Finally got to speak to my doctor. He was confused or just not listening. Anyone who tried to take my message couldnt identify what I was talking about. He said I should go back to prior dosage. I’m going back to the 15mg for awhile more. If I find I h…[Read more]
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Mary replied to the topic FIRDAPSE side effects: Does everyone experience them? in the forum Amifampridine (Firdapse and Ruzurgi) 10 months, 3 weeks ago
I just bumped up to 20mg Firdapse. The side effect is reasonably scary. Double vision, numb face from nose down to chin. At 15mg it wasnt like this. I’m thinking of going back to 15mg. 15mg worked fine. It got me off the walker in the house and dont have the pain and weakness in my legs and arms. In the long run is 20mg part of the end result to…[Read more]
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Mary replied to the topic Office Visit Coming Up? Tips to Get the Most From It! in the forum General Questions and Topics 1 year ago
I couldnt hear. It told me it wasnt avsil as ble anymore. I have an appointment on Thursday this will be intresting to hear. I will play with it and see what i can come up with.
I am on Medicare and Supplement insurance. My doctor told me Medicare only allows for 20 minutes and can only go over 2 medical issues. That was his explaination. -
Mary replied to the topic Covid-19 Vaccine, that’s a wrap! in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and LEMS 1 year, 1 month ago
Thank you
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Mary replied to the topic Covid-19 Vaccine, that’s a wrap! in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and LEMS 1 year, 1 month ago
Price the only appointment i could get in our area for the Moderna Covid shot was 3 days after my IVIG and steroid infusions are tomorrow and every 2 weeks. Covid shot Wednesday. Appointments for the Covid injection is really hard to get and will be worse when it opens up for everyone.
Do you know of anyone who has had the shot that Close to IVIG?…[Read more] - Load More